Szklarska Poreba: Szklarska Poreba Gorna

Tucked between the Karkonosze and Izera Mountains in Poland’s Sudetes, Szklarska Poręba is a place whose character is shaped by its highland setting and long winters. The Kamienna River runs through the town, while forest paths lead toward Karkonosze National Park and the slopes of Szrenica, a peak associated with skiing and hiking. Kamieńczyk Waterfall, in a gorge above the resort, is among the best-known falls in the Polish Sudetes. Szklarska Poręba also preserves a glassmaking heritage reflected in its name, which means “glassmakers’ clearing.” Trace how Szklarska Poręba connects with the Karkonosze and Lower Silesia by browsing webcams nearby.

Among the regions of Poland, Lower Silesian Voivodeship stands out for the meeting of the Sudetes, the Oder valley and historic Wrocław. Its southern edge reaches the Karkonosze range, where Śnieżka rises as the highest peak of the Sudetes, while broad lowlands and river corridors shape the north. Wrocław is the regional centre, known for its Market Square, the cathedral district of Ostrów Tumski and the UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall. Further west, Książ Castle near Wałbrzych recalls the area’s long Silesian past. Browse additional webcams around the region to extend your view of Lower Silesia.

Poland stretches from the Baltic Sea coast in the north to the Carpathian Mountains along its southern frontier, encompassing broad lowlands, lake districts and upland ranges. The Vistula, the country’s longest river, links Kraków and Warsaw before reaching the Baltic near Gdańsk, while the Masurian Lake District is defined by a dense network of lakes. Kraków’s historic centre, including Wawel Castle, recalls Poland’s former royal capital; Warsaw’s rebuilt Old Town speaks to the city’s recovery after the Second World War. The Białowieża Forest preserves one of Europe’s last primeval lowland forests and is home to European bison. Follow how Poland’s regions relate to one another by browsing webcams across the country.